“Nurmagomedovs Could Be the Greatest Family” – Team Khabib Set To Make History As Chael Sonnen Expects ‘Father’s Plan’ To Come True

Khabib Nurmagomedov is indispensable in the world of MMA. ‘The Eagle’ vowed to create a legacy with his late father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s blessing and has already achieved most of it. With the help of coach Javier Mendez, he has created a team of fighters from Russia who are catapulting in the UFC world and taking all the thrones. From Islam Makhachev to Umar Nurmagomedov, his brothers are outshining everyone.

The achievements are just piling up as recently, another ‘Team Khabib’ member Gadzhi Rabadanov knocked out former Bellator champion Brent Primus to win the PFL lightweight title and the $1 million reward that comes with it. Everyone is excited for the power squad’s future including Chael Sonnen who wrote about their legacy on his X account.

He spoke about the team’s plans regarding 2025 and said, “On the same night Islam Makhachev defends his UFC title and Umar Nurmagomedov vies for one, Usman Nurmagomedov defends his PFL belt a week later. This is “Father’s Plan,” and the Nurmagomedovs could be the greatest family in combat sports, led by the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Hall of Fame? Absolutely.”

Chael Sonnen has hinted that Nurmagomedov’s family might one day surpass the legendary Gracies as the greatest dynasty in MMA history—a bold claim, but one that seems increasingly plausible. The Nurmagomedov clan is gearing up for an action-packed start to 2025, with major fights across the sport’s top organizations.

For the unversed, Makhachev is set to headline UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, where he will defend his title against the surging Arman Tsarukyan in a highly anticipated rematch. On the same card, Umar Nurmagomedov will face Merab Dvalishvili in a pivotal bantamweight bout, a clash that has already generated plenty of heat. Meanwhile, Usman Nurmagomedov, Khabib’s cousin, will defend his PFL lightweight title against Paul Hughes just a week later, on January 25, 2025.

Khabib recently expressed pride in his team’s accomplishments, sharing his thoughts on Instagram, “Three best organizations in the world, three current champions in the lightweight division. This is something unreal in my opinion.” With such a loaded January schedule, Khabib will be standing firmly alongside his team at UFC 311, supporting both Makhachev and Umar in their respective battles.

Khabib joins Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov’s camp for UFC 311

Merab Dvalishvili appears to be stirring the pot with Umar Nurmagomedov and ‘Team Khabib’, setting the stage for an intriguing showdown. After initially hesitating to take on Umar, citing a preference to wait until March—a timeline clashing with Umar’s observance of Ramadan—Dvalishvili didn’t hold back from throwing jabs outside the octagon. Following the UFC 310 altercation, which he partially attributed to Team Khabib, he shared a cheeky Instagram post.

The post featured a photo of Umar holding a camera while Dvalishvili and his friends enjoyed themselves in a pool. The caption read, “Thanks for taking the pic, Khabib’s Cousin. We’re good for now until the fight. See you on January 18th. LFG.” This playful yet provocative comment didn’t sit well with UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov. In response, Khabib posted four Instagram videos showcasing his team’s rigorous training sessions, emphasizing their commitment to sharpening their striking game.

As the tension builds, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for ‘Team Khabib’. The pressure is palpable, and Khabib expressed it in a recent Instagram post, saying, “Two title fights at once! I think it’s never happened before… What a night is waiting for me. I hope I’ll survive.”

Despite the stress, Team Khabib is known for thriving under pressure. With their discipline and unity, fans can expect an explosive year ahead. The anticipation for these fights is at an all-time high, and all eyes are on how Team Khabib will rise to the occasion in 2025. How do see this panning out? Tell us in the comment section below!